Elevated Smiles
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Elevated Smiles
Tina J. Saw, DDS
Carlsbad, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

A list of major dental treatments which I offer my patients:

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Braces

Clear aligners

Pediatric dental care

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

Sedation dentistry

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

Offers Even28 at-home™? No

Offers Even28 at-dentist™? No

Offers Invisalign®? Yes

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (by appointment only)

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Check out what some of our happy patients are saying about us:

Viviana M. from San Marcos, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

If you are looking for a new dentist Elevated Smiles is the place to go! My experience there was awesome. Dr. Saw and the staff immediately make you feel as if you were part of their family. As a new patient I never expected a tour of the facility. They showed me exactly what they could do and that I could be involved in the process. They have state of the art technology that makes the dental work to be done an easier process. The staff who worked on me made me feel so comfortable that I went through my entire dental procedure that very day! I don’t know of any other dentist that works weekends to my schedule. I highly recommend Elevated Smiles to anyone that needs dental service with a welcome smile!

Kristin Hampton (Source: Google)

★★★★★

I am a VERY fearful patient- irrationally so. Because of this, I rarely go to the dentist- only when it’s an emergency. I broke a tooth and called around to dentists, and ended up here. I have to say, I have had a very pleasant experience with Elevated Smiles so far. Dr Saw is very patient and takes her time explaining everything to me. I have to have nitrous for any procedure still, but I feel much more comfortable than I ever remember being at a dentist. I have a lot of work to be done because of putting this off so long- every tooth needs something. I’m confident Dr Saw and her awesome team will take great care off me and make sure I keep having great experiences here. Thank you so much!

Leanne Eaton (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

Elevated Smiles is family friendly and great with my kids. My daughter is usually scared of the dentists and at our last appointment she hopped into the chair with no issues. The dental work completed is only what is necessary and done fast and efficient. The pricing is great too. Thank you Elevated Smiles!!

Monique N. from Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

This is by far the most understanding dentist and their assistances around.    They took time to explain what they wanted to do ANDDDD asked what my thoughts were and if I had any questions. They are amazing #1 dentist in my opinion.

Michelle Dillon (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Everyone here is fantastic. I had never had an enjoyable dentist experience prior to visiting Elevated Smiles. There’s a very caring, transparent attitude about the place and Dr Saw and the assistants I’ve met have done absolutely everything to make it a comfortable, friendly visit regardless of any procedure. I don’t plan on going anywhere else

Lauren Z. from Jacksonville, NC (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I had the easiest and most pleasant experience at this office! Super friendly staff, quick and gentle doctor, and my dental emergency was solved the same day as the exam! They were able to schedule me within a few days of my unfortunate tooth mishap ( a few days later due to my pregnancy and schedule) and get my crown done all in about 2 hours! Shade match is perfect and I am so relieved and pleased. From front to back, the office staff is superb! I would highly recommend this gem of an office and will certainly be telling my friends about it! Thanks again elevated smiles!

Danny Y. from Loma Linda, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. Saw is one of the nicest, most genuine person I’ve ever met.  She is very knowledgeable about the latest developments in dentistry and she really cares about your teeth.  Her office staff is also super nice and professional.  I will be recommending her to all of my family and friends.

Leanne Eaton (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Elevated Smiles is family friendly and great with my kids. My daughter is usually scared of the dentists and at our last appointment she hopped into the chair with no issues. The dental work completed is only what is necessary and done fast and efficient. The pricing is great too. Thank you Elevated Smiles!!

Julian Ildau (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Great Service and really nice staff. I come here for orthodontics, great service and kindness as well. The office itself looks visually stunning. It’s modern, bright, and gives a welcoming gesture. You can’t get any better than this. There’s coffee for the adults and juice-boxes for the kids. It’s an overall great place I highly recommend it for families with children

Angel Mario Cervantes (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

Everyone here is very professional and kind. I could not of had a better experience. I live in SSD but made the trip two days in a row to get my teeth whitened yesterday and new crowns today. I will have a much nicer smile by the end of the day! I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family.

Ricki S. from Carlsbad, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I have been to many dentists in my life but none have been as professional, knowledgeable, and kind as this practice. The hygienist taught me things I never knew and I am 68!  Dr. Saw is gentle and an expert in untilher field.  I have confidence that she will only do what is necessary and do it right!

Jake Koehnke (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Def would come here again. Everyone is friendly. I got in n’ out super fast and now I even have time to take a nap until I have class. Also its brand new so all the tech is pretty sweet. However, all the doors in the facility are sliding so it took some getting used to but hey, practice makes perfect. Another pretty awesome feature is that they have a little coffee table. Shout out to the assistant though! She was great!

Lynda M. from Carlsbad, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Unbelievable dental services from top to bottom.  Amber, the front office, first got my attention when I stopped by while looking to change dentists.  Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and gave me a full tour!  Impressive, top-notch equipment.  OK, I booked my appointment.  Today was that day.  Dr. Saw was thorough and had such a gentle hand during my cleaning.  No “jaw-leaning”  YEA!  Kristin then polished my teeth perfectly removing a couple particularly stubborn stains.  DOUBLE YEA!  Turns out Dr. Saw recommended a couple treatments for my periodontal issues, Amber verified insurance coverage before we proceeded.  One was FULLY COVERED!  Now why didn’t my last guy help me like this?  Had he, I would have never made the change.  I should call and thank him.   Elevated Smiles sure made me smile!

Hien Truong (Source: Google)

★★★★★

I love Elevated Smiles. They are not just professional but also really passionate about their work. They treat patients as their friends. I like the staffs as well as the clinic itself. It is very clean, new and modern. The place reflects the characteristics of Dr. Luu and Dr. Saw very well. They are super sweet!!! Highly recommended

Amber M. from San Francisco, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

In from Michigan visiting family and my temporary bridge became loose. I was frantic to have this fixed as I was meeting with high level executives at a hospital I’ve wanted to work with for years! They fit me into the schedule right before closing on a Sunday evening. Wonderful staff, professional dentist and I’m grateful for their help! Would highly recommend

Christopher Cutler (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

The staff is always very friendly warm and inviting and very generally care about your well-being explain everything easily and with great detail so you understand everything is going on and it definitely seems like your comfort is there first concern

Krissy H. from Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I am a VERY fearful patient- irrationally so. Because of this, I rarely go to the dentist- only when it’s an emergency. I broke a tooth and called around to dentists, and ended up here. I have to say, I have had a very pleasant experience with Elevated Smiles so far. Dr Saw is very patient and takes her time explaining everything to me. I have to have nitrous for any procedure still, but I feel much more comfortable than I ever remember being at a dentist. I have a lot of work to be done because of putting this off so long-  every tooth needs something. I’m confident Dr Saw and her awesome team will take great care off me and make sure I keep having great experiences here. Thank you so much!

CA. Ying (Source: Google)

★★★★★

***Treatment Update***Dr. Saw treated two teeth for me: a much needed crown for a VERY old, VERY worn CROWN and another CROWN from a recent root canal. Lucky for me the teeth were side by side so only one area needed numbing (which I did not even feel occur-it was AWESOME)! I put ear plugs in, the Dr. And her assistants (super nice and friendly) did their work, and viola, I was in and out of there WITH the MY PERMANENT CROWNS (my last office I had to wait 2-3 weeks before having to go back in and have the permanent crown cemented). Dr. Saw made my crowns ON THE SPOT (I was able to watch the machine ‘mill’ them-it was too cool)! This place is THE place for me and my family and I HIGHLY recommend them for you and yours-I’m a SUPER FAN!

Rebecca Barry (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Elevated Smiles is AWESOME! The staff is among the friendliest staff I’ve encountered. I was new to the area and very glad I found this office! My teeth look amazing. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a dentist to come here

Lulu V. from Carlsbad, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I’ve gone back to Dr. Saw’s practice a couple of times since last year. Each time I like this place more and more. Amber, their office manager is great! She know’s her stuff and explains everything related to billing in detail. She is very patient and makes you feel at home when you enter the practice. I’m adding another review to this practice because aside from helping me they also helped my mom a lot. She had gone to another doctor but they wouldn’t give her a treatment plan until she paid an additional $500 to what she had already paid on her first visit. I found this somewhat sketchy so I suggested that she get checked out by Dr. Saw or Dr. Luu. Dr. Luu happened to be free and explained her situation. Turns out she had to have a lot of work done immidiately and needed to replace an old bridge that could lead to more critical issues. My mom was extremely happy with Dr. Luu! He explained everything is a manner that was clear to her, She had been worried about her teeth for months and he calmed her and began working on her teeth the next week. We highly recommend Elevated Smiles. They are amazing doctors but above all they are exceptional human beings. To them you’re more than just another patient. They actually want to get to know who you are and that to me is priceless! If you need a dentist this is the place to go! I live in National City but this place is worth the drive! Thanks Dr. Luu, Dr. Saw, Amber and team! Thank you for becoming my dental family 🙂

Chau B. from Cape Girardeau, MO (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

This place is recommended by my daughter. But I did not expect anything though. However, to my surprise, they are very friendly and professional. I am so happy with my teeth now. I highly recommend this place. Elevated Smile will be my go-to dental clinic from now on.

Katherine Williams (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

WOW- who goes to the dentist for an emergency procedure and leaves totally loving the visit?? Had a crown emergency and Elevated Smiles got me in quickly and got the crown done in one visit with no return needed!  From the initial call with the super friendly and efficient office staff, to the highly competent dental assistant/hygienist, to the stellar Dr. Tina Saw, everything went wonderfully smoothly. I even got to catch up on my Netflix while they did the dental work! (Awesome headsetand big screen TV  woot!) The practice space itself is beautifully decorated with a serene ambiance, coffee in the wait room, and super clean (did I mention I’m a germaphobe and this place surpasses my very high standards for impeccable clean? This is a dental practice that serves as THE model for all other practices. And to top it all off? They took my insurance! So glad I found this practice. Have already referred two friends.

Noelle Friedberg (Source: Google)

★★★★★

This is the best dentist offices I’ve ever been to. I was having some trouble with my insurance company, but the woman at the front desk took the time to make sure things were righted and waited as long as it took on the phone to make sure that my insurance company fixed things on their end. The doctors, hygienists, and office staff at Elevated Smiles are all extremely nice and helpful!

Leah Rosales (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Honestly i im scared of being in the dentist chair but this experience changed my mind! Anne is so gentle it was more like a tooth massage lol! The Dr’s are also so friendly and welcoming! I highly recommend this place!

Matt A. from Carlsbad, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. Luu and Dr. Saw are very professional dentists that made me feel comfortable and well taken care of when I went in for my appointment. The whole staff is very kind and made sure I was understanding of the procedures before they started. The office is very clean and well decorated, and you even get to watch Netflix while you wait!

Elise Monroe (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

Put this in the Like instead of here which is what I meant to do so here it is Wow – far and away the friendliest and most caring dental office I’ve ever been to! Dr. Saw interviews you to see what your goals are and makes your dental health a priority – dusting off my WaterPik and going for it this time. And her staff couldn’t be nicer or more fun to talk to – the music is great, and so is the ambience. I got to watch Netflix while getting my teeth whitened – or I could have just watched the amazing photography of Planet Earth. This office rocks – latest technology and great customer interaction!

Melba V. from Vista, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

The staff is amazingly  friendly and up beat. I had dental work done recently by both Dr.Luu and Dr.Saw. They both are very good at what they do. I had 2 crowns put in, a filling, and a deep cleaning done on the same day. It took almost 3 and 1/2. Dr. Saw was so patient and gentle. Dr. Luu did an adjustment  to one of my crowns, I was in and out in no time. I will definitely  be using Elevated Smiles for all of my future dental work

VA. Y. from Oceanside, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

***Treatment Update***Dr. Saw treated two teeth for me: a much needed crown for a VERY old, VERY worn CROWN and another CROWN from a recent root canal. Lucky for me the teeth were side by side so only one area needed numbing (which I did not even feel occur-it was AWESOME)! I put ear plugs in, the Dr. And her assistants (super nice and friendly) did their work, and viola, I was in and out of there WITH the MY PERMANENT CROWNS (my last office I had to wait 2-3 weeks before having to go back in and have the permanent crown cemented). Dr. Saw made my crowns ON THE SPOT (I was able to watch the  machine ‘mill’ them-it was too cool)! This place is THE place for me and my family and I HIGHLY recommend them for you and yours-I’m a SUPER FAN! Thanks Elevated Smiles!

Lori H. from Encinitas, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I was referred by my new optometrist to go check out Elevated Smiles Dentistry. I was extremely apprehensive about changing dentists after 35 years at the same place – but I was not disappointed!  The staff was very friendly and professional and I loved Dr. Saw – she was so patient with me with my anxiety and really was thorough in her exam.  I will definitely refer this office to my friends!!

Elizabeth Hunten (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Dr. Tina was absolutely fantastic!! My daughter had her very first dental visit today…and the care that Dr. Tina gave to her was second to none! She was loving and kind and so patient! Vivian loved getting to watch a movie while her teeth were being cleaned. Dr. Tina also helped educate my daughter about how to properly brush and floss her teeth…and now my daughter is telling me all about what she needs to do in the morning and at night. Well done, Dr. Tina!! We were so happy with our visit today and can’t wait to come back with our younger daughter! 🙂

Elena J. from San Francisco, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I have been a patient at Elevated Smiles for a couple of years and always have wonderful visits! In light of Covid, they took the extra precautions and steps to make me feel comfortable and safe during my most recent visit. I was so happy I was able to get my annual cleaning in without delay! Would highly recommend Elevated Smiles to anyone in the area!

Stephanie R. from La Costa, La Costa, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I absolutely love this office! I was having awful tooth pain and Dr. Saw answered my after hours text right away. Everyone is really helpful and and so friendly. The hygienist who cleaned my teeth was so thorough! She took her time and answered all my questions. I honestly don’t think my teeth have ever felt this clean. It’s so nice to have found a dentist I can trust!

Haile Brant (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

I love coming here and I usually hate the dentists office. They are so kind, relatable, accommodating and just easy to get along with and a joy to be around. I love how welcoming this office and the staff are. Not to mention its well priced and they are great at what they do . I’ve recommended to everyone I know!

David Sternfeld (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Best dental practice I’ve found after using several here in North County for the past 30 years. Dr. Saw, Ann our hygienist and the entire practice are expert, informative, friendly and PAINLESS! I recommend Elevated highly.

Kandice W. from Carlsbad, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Everyone at Elevated Smiles is welcoming and knowledgeable. They make you feel at ease. The office is extremely clean, modern and comfortable. I’d recommend this dentist to anyone, especially those who work mon-fri because they have Sunday appointments

A WORD FROM YOUR DOCTOR

Elevated Smiles is a modern dentist with advanced technology that is all digital. This means the end of messy and uncomfortable impressions and less radiation on your body. As a family owned dentistry, we understand that not everyone has the time to come in during the week. That's why we have flexible hours and are open on the weekends. We are committed to serving you superior service and making you happy and healthy. Elevated Smiles General & Cosmetic Dentistry opened in August 2015. The general and cosmetic dental practice is owned by husband and wife, Dr. Thanh Luu and Dr. Tina Saw. Both Dr. Luu and Dr. Saw obtained their Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Loma Linda University in California. Both dentists are active in the San Diego County Dental Society, the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association. They continually seek to expand their knowledge and education and provide excellent, conservative and gentle care to all their patients with the most advanced and latest technology. Through hard work and dedication, Dr. Luu and Dr. Saw built their dental practice from scratch. They would love to see you and your family in their new family-owned and operated dental practice. Dr. Tina Saw was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. She is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and Loma Linda University's School of Dentistry, where she was top of her class clinically. Dr. Saw believes in taking the time to get to know each of her patients and understanding their needs and concerns. She is able to put patients at ease with her kindness and compassion. Dr. Saw utilizes the latest and most modern dental technology to provide the utmost care possible. Her office is gorgeous and does not look like the typical standard dental office. The office is filled with terrariums, orchids and succulents alongside large TV screens to watch movies while getting general and cosmetic procedures completed.